A natural approach to health & healing
You don't have to be ill to come and see me.
If you have an interest in your wellbeing, my comprehensive experience in an holistic approach, encompassing herbs, nutrition and relaxation techniques can be beneficial in improving and maintaining your health and wellness.
Joan Howard
The Mourne Herbalist
Hello, I'm Joan Howard and you are very welcome to my world of Medical Herbalism and natural approaches to whole wellbeing.
My range of natural wellbeing services has evolved over many years, inspired by experience with my clients and a deep love of the healing power of our natural world, both external and internal.
I am a member of the Irish Association of Master Medical Herbalists. IAMMH. Chairperson of the Irish Institute of Irodology. III. A registered member of EFTMRA
Care & Therapies
HERBAL MEDICINE
Gathering, harvesting and creating all forms of herbal tinctures, powders, infusions and ointments/oils is something I teach others to do in my herbal workshops.
As a licensed Master Medical Herbal practitioner, in my practice I primarily use Western herbs that are indigenous to the Northern hemisphere, to which we have a natural affinity. Based on a person's symptoms, iris picture and lifestyle, I devise individual formulae for each person.
Consultation: £65
Herbal Prescription: from £20
IRIDOLOGY
I use Iridology as an assessment tool;
photographing and looking at your eyes in detail, to provide me the information I need to create the right herbal formula for you.
Iridology is the study of the irides. Dorothy Hall describes it in her book Iridology as : "a comprehensive, practical guide to interpreting your health and personality. Each part of the body is related to a section of the iris, so the eyes can help pinpoint problems and imbalances. Your nutritional pattern, your mental and emotional state record themselves in the iris."
Consultation: £65
NUTRITION
- LIVING FOOD INSTRUCTOR
Master herbalists advocate Vitalist nutrition, that means obtaining our nutrition from plant based, enzyme rich foods. Heavily processed foods deplete the body of vital nutrients.
In contrast, eating Living Food, like enzyme rich vegetable juices, sprouted seeds, grains and raw vegetables can help to replenish these nutrients. Contact me to arrange a Living Food workshop for your group.
Consultation: this varies depending on the workshop duration and number of attendees.
EFT
- MATRIX REIMPRINTING
I am also an EFT and Matrix Reimprinting pratitioner, following my assessments, I often use Emotional Freedom Technique alone, or in combination with herbal medicine to to provide a holistic response to an individuals needs.
Matrix Reimprinting is a further extension of EFT, reaching deeper and helping to positively evolve the client's issues. Find out more about EFT & Matrix Reimprinting here>
Consultation: £50
Hold a Herbal Workshop
I believe passionately that people can take an active role in managing their own health, and I run workshops on request to show people how to identify and work with herbs, so they can enrich their own health experience.
I am a qualified horticultural assessor and verifier, and am able to provide practical training in all aspects of herb growing, harvesting and usage (culinary and medicinal).
Contact me to arrange a workshop for your group.
Practice Hours
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday clinics
in Newcastle from 11am to 5pm
On occasion I can accommodate appointments outside these set times.
For appointments please telephone
"I have been suffering with nerve pain and joint pain. I am now on my second formula, having felt so good following my first treatment. Experiencing a lot less pain and feeling great, with a lot more energy." S.P. Northern Ireland.
"Just want to make a public thank you to my lovely friend Joan Howard for her invaluable advice and medications. My BP went from pre-hypertension to normal within 2 DAYS! Anyone who has any medical issues whatsoever, this lady is bloody amazing! Simply cannot recommend her highly enough!" L.N.
"I've been taking everything you gave me and following the diet advice for 2 weeks now and the difference is miraculous.
I feel so much better, the pain is much much better and I have more energy.
Thanks so much. Will be in contact soon to arrange another session." D.McL.
"My horse had been suffering quite severely from tie up. She has just completed her first major competition of the year. She had boundless energy and no recurrence of symptoms." C.McM
In Depth Testimonial
"I have always been open minded about alternative medicine but it was only in January 2015 that I finally got around to visiting a herbalist for some long standing physical and emotional issues.
Each day of the past 3 months have offered up reminders of how glad I am that I made a visit to Mourne Herbalist and the host, Joan Howard. Her expertise in iridology deduced an overconsumption of protein (in my case this was processed meat, sausages and bacon). Eliminating (one fry in 3 months) these products has brought about a feeling of being healthier and more energised.
My digestion is much better, leading to regular and daily bowel movements which had not been the case for much of the previous year. This has been aided by taking one herbal capsule per day to help with bowel movement.
On the emotional level I now find myself being in a relaxed state for most of the day where previously little things like traffic ...jams would have brought about an increase in stress. Now a daily dose of 5ml from the herbal tincture works to support and strengthen my emotional wellbeing as the herbs in the drink actively assist the organs in my body.
I can say with full confidence that my overall health and wellness (physical and mental) is better now than it ever was prior to 2015" Declan McElroy
I have over 10 years of clinical experience as a Master Herbalist and over 30 years as a horticulturiast, with 10 years verification and assessor exerience in delivering accredited training to groups.
In 2014 I trained as an EFT and Matrix Reimprinting practitioner and now offer these services in my clinic.
My herbal practice is now fully established in Newcastle.
To see an article about my herbal practice in the Belfast Telegraph,
Professional Associations
- a member of the Irish Association of Master Medical Herbalists. IAMMH.
- chairperson of the Irish Institute of Iridology.
- a member of EFTMRA
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